So many strengths. One Superbean. 

Many people don’t realise how important soya is for our food systems – and far beyond tofu. European soya is a true multitasker: good for animals, good for the environment, and good for the future of our agriculture. Grown in Europe, without deforestation and under strict sustainability standards, it provides highquality protein for both animals and people, enriches soils, strengthens regional farming, and significantly reduces CO₂ emissions. Its versatility makes soya a crop, that helps make our food systems more climatefriendly, resilient and responsible. 

The Soya Superbean shows that sometimes the greatest power comes in the smallest form. 

Europe’s Climate Champions   
Donau Soja-certified feed reduces CO₂ footprint of conventional eggs by around 40% – as confirmed by a new study from the BOKU University. Through this industry solution in collaboration with the Austrian Poultry Association, Austria prevents a huge amount of CO₂ emissions every year, putting great emphasis on soya from Austria (already 50 % is sourced domestically), and demonstrates how regional cycles can significantly improve the climate footprint of food. 

How European Soya Helps Protect the Climate
A reliable supply of protein is essential for European agriculture – because animals, just like humans, need highquality protein to stay healthy and grow. 

Did you know? 
More than 75% of all soya used worldwide goes into animal feed, where it plays a crucial role in providing animals with the nutrients they need. That’s why choosing products, that carry the Europe Soya logo, helps support a sustainable, futureready protein supply for Europe. 

The Europe Soya Standard guarantees: 

• Cultivation according to clearly defined standards 
• 100% nonGMO 
• No deforestation or landuse change 
• Full supplychain transparency 

This creates a food system that benefits the environment, farmers and consumers alike – and shows just how much positive impact European soya can have. 

Example:
When pigs are fed Europe Soyacertified soya, CO₂ emissions across the entire value chain can be significantly reduced – and in this case, reductions of up to 50% per kilogram of pork are possible. This shows clearly: the choice of feed directly shapes the climate footprint of our food. 

How European Soya Makes a Real Difference:

healthy soils

healthy soils

Best practices 

The Rudolf Großfurtner GmbH has been an active member of Donau Soja since 2018 and promotes a sustainable, secure protein supply in Europe by using Donau Soja feed. This ensures responsibly produced pork products that consumers can enjoy with a good feeling. read more

The GUSTINO brand stands for circular economy and climate protection. The straw pigs are fed exclusively with regional feed, much of it is grown directly on the farms themselves. By using Donau Sojacertified soya in the “Klimafit” module, GUSTINO also sets a clear example for sustainable and climatefriendly feeding. read more

Fleischwaren Berger GmbH has been a member of Donau Soja since 2020. The company’s RegionalOptimal and Tierwohl farmers rely on feed that meets Donau Soja quality standards. Across all partner farms, at least one third of the protein components already comes from Donau Sojacertified soya — supporting a lower CO₂ footprint and a sustainable protein supply in pig farming. read more

A small bean with a big impact:

40 % less CO₂ emissions thanks to Donau Soja 

With its unique benefits, the Soya Superbean demonstrates just how much climate protection can be packed into a single soya bean, even in egg production in Austria. Donau Soja-certified feed makes this possible. As a new study by the BOKU university confirms, a 40 % reduction in CO₂ emissions is possible for conventional eggs: a real lever for more climate-friendly food production. 

Austria is leading the way in this area: by using Donau Soja in animal feed, a huge amount of CO₂ emissions is avoided each year. At the same time, more than 50% of the soya used comes from domestic cultivation in Austria. Regional supply chains, short transport distances, and full transparency make Soya Superbean a strong partner for climate and agriculture.  

13 years of a unified solution for the entire industry: Austria as a European model of excellence  

Since the entire egg industry switched to Donau Soja feed in collaboration with the Austrian Poultry Association in 2013, we are celebrating 13 years of a unique industry solution that is unrivalled across Europe. The Austrian egg industry impressively demonstrates how the consistent use of Donau Soja feed can combine regional protein supply, livestock farming and climate protection – thereby becoming a true model of excellence for the whole of Europe.  

Michael Wurzer, General Manager of the Austrian Poultry Association, confirms: “For over a decade now, the Austrian egg industry has been united in its commitment to Donau Soja feed, an industry-wide solution that strengthens both the climate and regional value creation in equal measure. Over the past 13 years, this has resulted in savings of over one million tonnes of CO₂, whilst at the same time specifically supporting local businesses, regional circular economies and European protein production.”  

By systematically developing long-term and stable regional value chains, Austria has consolidated its role as a key European soya-growing region: By 2025, Austria will be the third-largest soyabean producer after Italy and France and ranks among the top five countries in the EU in terms of cultivation area. This combination of long-term industry cooperation and growing domestic production strengthens security of supply and demonstrates how successfully regional cycles can work in practice.